Latin America News Q1 2018

10 LATIN AMERICA NEWS / Q1 2018 , Changing the Face of Finance in Latin America BTG Pactual and Capital Dynamics announce exclusive partnership in Latin America. Leading investment bank BTG Pactual and global asset manager Capital Dynamics have announced an exclusive partnership to distribute funds to institutional investors across Latin America. Capital Dynamics is an asset management firm focusing on private assets including private equity, private credit and clean energy infrastructure. Capital Dynamics offers a wide range of products including primary funds of funds, secondaries, direct investments, co-investments, customized separate accounts as well as structured private equity solutions. The firm has USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement. Its new partner BTG Pactual is the biggest Latin American investment bank, and operates in Investment Banking, Corporate Lending, Sales & Trading, Wealth Management and Asset Management. Since its inception in 1983, the bank has been run in accordance with a partnership model. As of today, it has 214 partners and 2,027 employees. This partnership will enable BTG Pactual’s Third Party Distribution division to promote Capital Dynamics’ private asset investment offerings to investors across the region. Capital Dynamics is known for its innovative and tailored approach to investment strategies, responding to the specific needs and interests of clients in order to create the most effective solutions. The company’s investment professionals have a wealth of experience in private equity, private credit and clean energy infrastructure and currently oversee USD 15 billion in assets under management and advisement. Martin Hahn, Chief Executive Officer at Capital Dynamics, stated, “We are thrilled to announce our launch into Latin America in recognition of the increasing demand for private asset investments in this region. We provide our clients with a truly differentiated and tailored investment experience, and we now look forward to offering these services to the Latin American investment community. We chose BTG Pactual based on their widespread and long-established presence across the region and comprehensive understanding of investor needs.” Ignacio Pedrosa, head of Third Party Distribution at BTG, added, “Capital Dynamics is one of the best integrated alternative investments platforms worldwide, with relationships with around 350 fund managers globally and a strong culture of robust corporate governance. This agreement reaffirms our commitment to helping talented investment managers expand their distribution platforms to new markets and leveraging our deep network of institutional investors in Latin America.”